Instructor¶
Office Hours
Elba Garza she/her/hers
Hi all, I’m Elba. I’m an Assistant Teaching Professor here at the Allen School. I earned my B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University and my M.Sc. in the same at Princeton University. I did my PhD studies at Texas A&M University with Daniel Jimenez, where I specialized in computer architectural prediction techniques. Intrigued? Confused? Come ask me about it! I’m originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, but moved to San Antonio, Texas when I was five years old. My hobbies include metal detecting, coin collecting, and sewing. I’m also a huge Formula 1 fan! If you ever need advice on the course, the computer science major, or have anything on your mind, be sure to come by my office hours and we can chat.
Teaching Assistants¶
Colin Lim he/him/his
Quiz Section: AL
Hi everyone! I’m Colin and I’m a fourth year studying CS. In my free time I like playing games, cooking, hiking, and visiting cat cafes! If you have any pet pictures you wanna share please don’t hesitate to hunt me down and show them to me - I’ll greatly appreciate them :)). Looking forward to meeting you all!
Ivy Wang
Quiz Section: AD
Hello everyone! My name is Ivy and I’m a 3rd-year student majoring in CS and minoring in both mathematics & statistics. Outside of school and work, I’m probably haunting the IMA dance studios, petting my cats (either in real life or in Stardew Valley), or thinking one (1) thought. Looking forward to a super educational & super fun (last) quarter with y’all!
Andrew Chen he/him/his
Quiz Section: AM
helo chat i’m a 3rd-year undergrad studying cse and math. i like math, sports, running, music, and one piece. pls come talk to me. what else do ppl put here?
Ava Doan she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AE
Hi everyone! My name is Ava and I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. In my free time I love exploring different parts of Seattle/Washington(feel free to give me reccs!) and going to concerts(I love all music, so more reccs too!). Besides that, I like to climb and play tennis and am always down to talk about sports! I’m looking forward to meeting and working with everyone this quarter :D
Carson Schiller he/him/his
Quiz Section: AC
Hey everyone! I’m majoring in ECE and this is my fifth quarter as a TA. In my free time I love to run (half marathons especially - I love to nerd out on times and shoes), hike (trying to summit Rainier next year), backpack, climb at SBP, read, play video games and swim in Lake Washington.
Connor Sun he/him/his
Quiz Section: AQ
Hi there! I’m Connor and I’m a 3rd year CS and Linguistics student from Bellevue, WA. This is my seventh quarter as a 12x TA and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone! In my free time, I enjoy developing and playing video games, cooking for myself and family, doing daily games, and scrolling Google Maps aimlessly. If you have any questions about anything CS-related or ever just want to talk, please reach out to me! I’m always available for a few minutes after class 🙂
Dani he/him/his
Quiz Section: AE
Hey everyone! My name’s Dani and this is my 3rd quarter TAing 122. Outside of TAing, I love bouldering, playing video games, and learning guitar. I’m super excited to get to know all of you throughout this quarter! Feel free to reach out with any questions! (or if you wanna 1v1 in basketball)
Diya Yaga she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AF
Hi, I’m Diya! I’m a third-year majoring in Computer Science, and this will be my sixth quarter TAing for 122. In my free time I love reading, crocheting, and cooking+baking! Looking forward to meeting all of you :)
Hanna Pan she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AM
hi everyone!! i’m hanna, a third year majoring in Informatics + ACMS and minoring in Business. i love shopping, playing and watching sports, traveling, reading, and listening to music. i’m excited to meet you all :)))
Mahima Uliyar she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AP
Hi! My name is Mahima Uliyar, and I am a senior majoring in CS and minoring in Business Administration. Somethings I like to do in my free time include reading, making new playlists, cafe hopping, and hanging out with friends. Excited to meet you all!
Nicole Ham she/her/hers
Helloo everyone!! My name is Nicole and I’m a junior double majoring in ACMS and Informatics. I’m a foodie, I love to go out to eat anything and everything (my wallet is crying, but my stomach is not >:D). I also like to game, run, boulder, and stare at pictures of my pet cat who’s back in California. Feel free to reach out to me to share pictures of your pets, give restaurant recommendations, or chat! Looking to meeting you all!
Rohan Boinpally he/him/his
Quiz Section: AB
Hey guys, I’m Rohan Boinpally! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science and I am super excited to be a TA this quarter! In my free time, I like to play basketball and watch TV. I’m happy to answer any questions about CSE122 or anything else :).
Wesley Li he/him/his
Quiz Section: AB
Hey guys I’m Wesley and I am a second-year CS major at UW. I’m from Vancouver, WA (commonly confused with the slightly larger one in BC). I am an aspiring geography nerd so you may catch me playing Geoguessr in my free time. I’m also a part-time fantasy football manager with a ring under my belt so I’m always down to talk ball. I can’t wait to meet everyone, so feel free to reach out anytime!
Yang Wu he/him/his
Quiz Section: AO
Hey guys! My name is Yang (pronounced young), I’m from Vancouver, WA, and I’ve been teaching this course a good while now. Here’s a few random things about me: I can speak Chinese (pretty well) and Shanghainese (ish?). Over spring break I watched some Boradway shows in NYC! Maybe Happy Ending, Hadestown, and Book of Mormon. Feel free to email me, I’m excited to talk with you all!
Blake Perti he/him/his
Quiz Section: AJ
Hi everyone! I’m Blake and I’m a sophomore majoring in Informatics. Outside of class, I enjoy listening to music, playing video games, and going on runs with my dog! Looking forward to seeing you in section!
Blake Robinson he/him/his
Quiz Section: AA
Hi, everyone! My name is Blake and I’m a second year CS student. When I’m not studying I’m often hiking or learning a new hobby. I can’t wait to meet you all and I’m super excited to be one of your TA‘s this year!
Cady Xia she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AQ
Hi everyone, I’m Cady! I’m a junior studying CS and this is my sixth quarter as a TA. I enjoy reading, baking, and practicing with UW‘s Husky Taekwondo team. My current favorite food is jasmine rice; I eat approximately 8,500 grains of it each day >:P Super excited to work with you all this quarter!!
Caleb Hu he/him/his
Quiz Section: AG
Hi! My name’s Caleb, and I’m a second year studying CS. I like to run, watch Seahawks games, play the drums, and listen to music. I’ve also been trying to get into rock climbing. Super excited to be TAing for you all!
Cole Randall he/him/his
Quiz Section: AK
Hey everyone! My name is Cole and I am a second year studying ECE here at UW. In my free time, I love to backpack, hike, and fish. Besides that, I also love the NYT Games and hanging out with my dog. I am looking forward to a fun quarter!
David An he/him/his
Quiz Section: AJ
Hi, everyone! I’m David, and I’m a first-year CS major. This is my second quarter TAing for this course, and I’m really excited to meet all of you in section! Outside of classes, I’ve been trying to pick up reading as a hobby, so feel free to give me some recs!
Isis Liaw she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AI
Hi everybody! My name is Isis Liaw and I’m from Edmonds, WA. I’m currently a junior majoring in Computer Science. In my free time I enjoy the gym, watching movies, finding new coffee shops, and hanging out with my cat named Bucket. My current goal outside of class is to get better at cooking! Can’t wait to meet everyone this quarter :)
Naomi Mroato she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AI
Hi, I’m Naomi and I’m a second year ACMS and Astronomy student. Outside of school I love exploring cool food places and cafes, so let me know if you have any recs! I also have recently gotten into cooking and baking! I also love traveling, hanging out with friends, playing the violin, and LOVE to play soccer. I can’t wait to meet you all :)
Neha Kadiam she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AH
Hi everyone, I’m Neha! I’m a second-year majoring in CS. I am super excited to return to 122 for my second quarter as a TA! Outside of school, I love to run, watch movies and TV shows, and spend time with my dog. Excited to meet everyone in section and at the IPL!
Nicolae Ungur he/him/his
Quiz Section: AK
Hey, my name is Nicolae, I’m a second year CS major and this is my third quarter as a TA for 122. In my free time I like working out, listening to music, and developing personal projects. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!
Shreyank Gupta
Quiz Section: AG
Hi! This is my second quarter as a CSE 122 TA. I love lifting, playing badminton, and gaming in my free time (currently playing Cyberpunk 2077 and Pokemon Ultra Moon right now!). Looking forward to meeting y’all this quarter :).
Sushma Shankar she/her/hers
Quiz Section: AN
Hi, I’m Sushma! I’m a senior studying Human Centered Design and Engineering and I am so excited to be your TA this quarter! Outside of school, I love cooking, pilates, Indian music, and spending time with my friends. Feel free to ask me about my Spring Break trip to NYC, my favorite coffee shops in Seattle, or my love for NYT Pips. Looking forward to seeing you in section!
William Baird he/him/his
Hi, I’m William and I’m a 2nd year student excited to teach and learn with you all! Outside of classes I enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, reading, and video games. Feel free to reach out to me if you have ever have questions about the course or just want to chat!
Getting Help¶
Having questions or getting stuck on something is entirely expected in the learning process. If you find something challenging with your studies, that is a sign you are learning! Learning is not something that you need to do alone though! In fact, connecting with your peers or asking a member of the course staff for help can add extreme depth to your knowledge.
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Synchronous Help (Office Hours): One place to go to get help is our Office Hours hosted throughout the week. TAs staff office hours for many hours a day to provide you the help you need when you need it! This is a great place to go if you want to review a particular course concept, work on a practice problem with the help of a TA or your peers, or get help on a Creative Project or Programming Assignment if you are running into difficulties.
Tip
A common misconception is that you can only go to office hours with specific homework questions. That is not true! If you have any questions about course concepts (e.g., from class that day), you are super encouraged to go work on that concept with a member of the course staff at office hours! Getting help with a concept earlier, when you first are feeling unsure, is much better than saving it until you need it on the homework.
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Asynchronous Help (Ed Discussion): With a class of our size, directly emailing a member of the course staff is not always recommended. There are many of you and only few of us, so if you email one person directly we can’t make a guarantee how quickly we can respond! To alleviate this one-on-one communication of email, we have a course discussion board that will be a much more lively place for discussion and a way to make sure you can are helped more quickly. The message board is set up so that all of the course staff can help you, which will make it more likely for you to receive a quicker response!
Ed Tips
- If you are asking a general question about the course logistics or content, you can make a public post. This way other students can benefit from seeing your question, and you can even answer each other’s questions to share your perspectives!
- If you want, you can choose to post anonymously so that other students in the course can’t see your name. Note that anonymous posting does not hide your identity from the course staff.
- You’re encouraged to answer each other’s questions as well! Explaining a topic to someone else (even on a discussion board) is a great way to help you better understand the material. The course staff will still look over student answers and can nicely point out some misconception if there is one so that everyone benefits.
- If you have a question that’s pretty specific to your homework solution, or, is about some personal details that you would not want to share with the class (e.g., DRS accommodations), you can make a private post on Ed that is only visible to the course staff. This way, any member of the staff can respond to get you the help you need!
- For sensitive matters that you only want to discuss with Elba, you can instead email Elba if that makes you feel more comfortable or schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with them. Note that the response time for the instructors’ email is longer than posting on the Ed board.